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Photodynamic therapy: A promising new modality for the treatment of cancer [PDF]

, 1996
The first reports on photodynamic therapy (PDT) date back to the 1970s. Since then, several thousands of patients, both with early stage and advanced stage solid tumours, have been treated with PDT and many claims have been made regarding its efficacy ...
Baas, P. (Paul), Leengoed, H.L.L.M. (H. L L M) van, Meulen, F.W. (Freerk) van der, Schuitmaker, J.J. (J.), Star, W.M. (W.), Zandwijk, N. (Nico) van   +5 more
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Surface‐Coated Inorganic Nanomaterials for Drug Delivery: Chemical Design, Biomedical Applications, and Mechanistic Insights

Advanced NanoBiomed Research, Volume 6, Issue 2, February 2026.
This review explores how surface‐coated inorganic nanomaterials are chemically engineered for advanced drug delivery. It highlights design principles, coating strategies, and biomedical applications, emphasizing how surface chemistry governs biocompatibility, targeting, and controlled release.
Hossein Daneshgar, Sepideh Ahmadi, Nikzad Abbariki, Navid Rabiee, Sidi A. Bencherif   +4 more
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Effect of extending the oral administration period of 5‐aminolevulinic acid on diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for non–muscle‐invasive bladder cancer

BJUI Compass, Volume 7, Issue 2, February 2026.
Abstract Objectives To evaluate the treatment outcomes of 5‐aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (5‐ALA) photodynamic diagnosis (PDD)‐assisted transurethral resection of bladder tumour (TURBT) (ALA PDD‐TURBT, hereinafter referred to as ‘ALA‐PDD’) exceeding 4 h after ALA administration for non–muscle‐invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC).
Hideo Fukuhara, Ryu Shigehisa, Shinkuro Yamamoto, Satoshi Fukata, Kenta Saito, Yasuhiko Shibanaka, Keiji Inoue   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Non‐Operable Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Infraorbital Region Treated With Electrochemotherapy: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a malignant epithelial tumor of the skin, classified as a nonmelanoma skin cancer. It may develop from precancerous conditions such as chronic inflammatory dermatoses, actinic keratosis, or actinic cheilitis, but can also arise de novo.
Gianluca Nicolai, Francesco Campanella, Sergio Alexandre Gehrke, Antonio Scarano   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Recent Progressions in Applications of Bioactive Polysaccharides in Food and Health Sciences: A Comprehensive Review

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 2, February 2026.
Polysaccharides play a pivotal role in the development of safe and healthy foods. They ameliorate fatigue, preserve the microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, and provide health for the gut in living organisms. These biopolymers are applied for the fabrication of breakthrough drug delivery systems and potential platforms in regenerative medicine ...
M V N L Chaitanya, Bahjat Alhasso, Wadhah Hasan Alkhazali, Ashok Kumar Bishoyi, Rami Oweis, S. Renuka Jyothi, Rishiv Kalia, Laxmidhar Maharana, Ashish Singh Chauhan, Hayder Naji Sameer, Ahmed Yaseen, Zainab H. Athab, Mohaned Adil, Asghar Narmani, Bagher Farhood   +14 more
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Conjugative Transfer of Disease‐Encoding Plasmid Variants in Serratia spp. Alter Production of Enzymes and Virulence Properties

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 1, February 2026.
Analysis of plasmid transconjugants relative to plasmid‐free and plasmid‐carrying Serratia spp. demonstrates erratic disease phenotypes and reduced fitness. Transconjugants also show reduced ability to degrade substrates associated with virulence, supported by transcriptomic data.
Amy L. Vaughan, Travis R. Glare, Charles A. Hefer, Mark R. H. Hurst   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

5-Aminolevulinic acid-based fluorescence diagnostics of cervical preinvasive changes

Medicina, 2014
The purpose of this article is to review the diagnostic possibilities of 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA)-based fluorescence diagnosis of preinvasive cervical changes.
Rasa Vansevičiūtė, Jonas Venius, Simona Letautienė   +2 more
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δ-Aminolevulinic acid cytotoxic effects on human hepatocarcinoma cell lines [PDF]

, 2002
BACKGROUND: Acute Intermittent Porphyria is a genetic disorder of heme metabolism, characterized by increased levels of porphyrin precursors, delta-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) and porphobilinogen (PBG).
Adriana De Siervi, Elba S Vazquez, Carolina Rezaval, María V Rossetti, Alcira M del Batlle, LA Wetterberg, C AM del Batlle, A De Siervi, JA Stein, HL Bonkowsky, EA Wider de Xifra, F Lithner, L Hardell, R Kauppinen, J Onuki, DP Aden, BB Knowles, GJ Darlington, B Bressac, JK Wilson, P Chomczynski, T Douki, A Batlle, S Helson, R Washbrook, F Wagener, K Nath, V Russel, MC Raff, SW Lowe, L Meijer, M Garrett   +31 more
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Foreign Body Granuloma and Infection‐Related Complications Arising From Acupoint Embedding: A Case Study and Literature Review

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Volume 25, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Acupoint embedding (AEM) therapy merges traditional acupuncture with modern biomaterials to treat various diseases and for cosmetic uses, especially obesity and facial anti‐aging. Research Objective To examine complications from acupuncture embedding therapy (AEM), focusing on foreign body granulomas and infections.
Xiazhen Xu, Kaihua Song, Yang Shen, Chenxin Jang, Shouhai Hong   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Evaluation of a commercially available rapid urinary porphobilinogen test [PDF]

, 2011
Background: Demonstration of substantially increased urinary excretion of porphobilinogen is the cornerstone of diagnosing acute porphyria crisis. Because porphobilinogen testing is not implemented on clinical chemistry analysers, respective analyses are
Buttery JE, Deacon AC, Mauzerall D, Pierach CA, Schreiber WE   +4 more
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